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City looking for volunteers on boards, committees Do you want to help make a difference in the city of Douglas? The City of Douglas is searching for motivated individuals, who want to make a difference in the community, to serve on several volunteer boards and committees. The City of Douglas is currently seeking volunteers to form the Utility Improvement Committee. The purpose of the Utility Improvement Committee is to make recommendations to the City on matters involving utilities and to seek ways to improve relations between the city and Douglas Utilities customers. Volunteer applications must be submitted by Friday, December…

Community Christmas toy drive underway Citizens in Douglas and Coffee County are invited to start a season of giving by participating in the Coffee County Community Toy Drive. Public Safety Agencies, along with many local community agencies, are hosting a Community Toy Drive for boys and girls ages 12 & under. Public Safety agencies will setup on Saturday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 at Walmart Store for toy collection and donations for the community children. “We have approximately 500 youth in our community who are on toy lists with local agencies,” says Mayor Tony Paulk. “Thanks to support…

City to participate in Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade The City of Douglas will be doing its part to make the holiday season special for residents of Georgia’s hospitals serving persons with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. For 60 years, cities across Georgia have brought the joy of the holiday season to patients at Georgia’s regional behavioral health hospitals through the Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade. The program, begun by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) in cooperation with Governor Ernest Vandiver and his wife Betty Vandiver, relies on citizen participation in each city to donate gifts for the patients, many of who would…

Junk drop-off dates for December City of Douglas residents are encouraged to participate in junk drop off dates in 2019. The remaining dates for 2019 will be Saturday, Dec. 7 and Saturday, Dec. 14 at the City Pole Yard located at 670 S. Pearl Avenue from 8:30 am-12 noon. Citizens are asked to clean up around their homes and take advantage of this free service. A dumpster will be placed the City Pole Yard, located on Pearl Avenue (behind Post Office), to A dumpster will be placed the City Pole Yard, located on Pearl Avenue, to offer Douglas residents a way to…

After two rounds of interviews Jacquelyn Mallard, Auto Collision Repair Technology student, was named Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s 2020 Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL) winner. Jacquelyn has always been driven to fix things that were broken, so she enrolled in the Automotive Technology program at Wiregrass. “What I thought was just a hobby, has turned into a passion and established a prominent path to a promising future,” shared Jacquelyn. She is currently enrolled in Wiregrass’ Auto Collision Repair Technology program after successfully completing the Automotive Technology program. She attributes her success to the hands-on skills training through practical…

Mr. Neilus Allen “Sonny” Vaughn, age 80 of Douglas, passed away Sunday morning, November 24, 2019 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Vaughn was born November 27, 1938 to the late Marvin Vaughn and the late Hester Harper Vaughn. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Jettie Mae Griffis and Winnie Sue Sears. Mr. Vaughn, a native of Coffee County, was a cable repairman for GTE for many years. He attended West Ward Church of God. He also a veteran of the US Army. Survivors include his wife, Monna Faye Baker Vaughn of Douglas; daughter Lana Michelle…

Danny Conrad Sayer, age 69, of Broxton, passed away on Wednesday November 13, 2019 at Coffee Regional Medical Center. Mr. Sayer was born on April 29, 1950 in Coffee County, the son of Thomas David Sayer and Jean Carol Acorn Sayer. He worked as a court reporter. Survivors include his son, Danny Sayer Jr. (Nicole) of Douglas; two grandchildren, Jacob Lindsey and Olivia Nicole Sayer; wife, Wanelle Sayer; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Saturday November 23, 2019 at 2:00pm at Covenant Church with Pastor Gregory Pope officiating. Memorialization is by cremation. Sims Funeral Home is in…

Mr. Robert Wilcox O’Steen, of West Green and Hiawassee died on November 23, 2019 in Bacon County after an extended battle with cancer. Mr. O’Steen was born on April 15, 1942 to the late Robert Lee O’Steen and the late Cadwin Mobley O’Steen. He is survived by his beloved wife, Willene Wooten O’Steen; a daughter, Dawn Shipp and her husband, Trey; and two sons, Jonathan O’Steen and his wife, Emily, and Justin O’Steen and his wife Ashley. Eight grandchildren also survive. They are Elizabeth and Ben Shipp and Aden, Alivia, Susannah, Ozzie, Isabel and Beau O’Steen. He is also survived…

Mr. David Arthur Samples, age 75 of Broxton, passed away Thursday evening, November 21, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla., following an extended illness. Mr. Samples was born July 25, 1944 to the late James Arthur Samples and the late Beatrice Brown Samples. Mr. Samples, a native of Fulton County, was employed in the construction/plumbing business. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: Daughters Michelle Samples and Bobbie Samples, both of Georgia; brother Frank Samples of Kingston; and several cousins and friends. A memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date. Ricketson Funeral Home is…

Ms. Lillian Faye Tomasich McFarland, age 75 of Alma, passed away early Monday morning, November 25, 2019, at Twin Oaks Convalescent Center in Alma, following an extended illness. Ms. McFarland was born December 15, 1943 to the late Oscar Tomasich and the late Merle Carter Tomasich. Ms. McFarland was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth McFarland; and a son Anthony Richardson. Ms. McFarland, a native of Mobile, Ala., was a homemaker. She attended First Assembly of God Church in Douglas. Survivors include: Daughter Paige Adcock of Douglas; daughter-in-law Mary Ann Richardson of Mobile, Ala.; step-children Dana McGill of Aiken,…